Shane Duffy D Norwich b.1992

[co. down green]

On the bench for Everton today. He's been getting rave reviews playing for the reserves and has been captaining them I believe.

http://www.toffeeweb.com/season/09-10/comment/fan/article.php?submissionID=14883

Reserves boss Alan Stubbs seems impressed by Duffy

"He was one player who stood up against the test and he led by example."

http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2010/03/31/stubbs-positives-to-be-taken

[Predator]

Duffy was awarded Everton's Reserve Player of the Year this evening and some Everton fans are suggesting that he could get a game against Portsmouth.

[Charlie Darwin]

Would be a good idea to blood some new faces since 6th is now out of their reach.

[DannyInvincible]

I thought Duffy might have been handed a run-out today as Everton had little to lose other than honour, but there was no place for him in the squad, unfortunately.

[Predator]

Seems he had a great first game. Glad to hear it.

Irish unearth a gem in Duffy (http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/irish-unearth-a-gem-in-duffy-2185406.html)

[DannyInvincible]

Sounds like an exciting prospect from that. Good to hear he did well and seems to have settled in well. Would be a good idea to keep him training with the side when the rest of the seniors join up for the friendlies, even if he hasn't, inexplicably, yet been cleared to play. He'll get a bit of experience with them and familiarise himself with a few more faces/future team-mates.

[Ciaran W]

Has he played for everton yet ?

[DannyInvincible]

He's made two appearances in the Europa League for Everton. I think that's all so far anyway. He made his debut last December coming on as a sub against AEK Athens before playing the full 90 minutes against BATE Borisov. He's been on the bench a few times otherwise, but hasn't made an appearance in the Premier League.

[tetsujin1979]

one start, one introduction, and 24 times left on the bench: http://irish-abroad.appspot.com/PlayerDetails?playerID=51537&seasonID=139

[Deckydee]

Just found this now - http://www.herald.ie/sport/soccer/irish-unearth-a-gem-in-duffy-2185406.html

[paul_oshea]

Decky you and pauro must be the same person posting!!! do ye ever read others posts?! :D

[greendeiseboy]

Jaysus, lads looks like the curse of the "Newbie" has struck again:-

http://www.rte.ie/aertel/221-01.html

We're not getting much luck with some of our young lads over the last few years Shane, David Meyler, Colin Healy, Terry Dixon and I suppose Carl Magnay.

Wish him all the best - fingers crossed.

[Closed Account]

Jaysus, lads looks like the curse of the "Newbie" has struck again:-

http://www.rte.ie/aertel/221-01.html

We're not getting much luck with some of our young lads over the last few years Shane, David Meyler, Colin Healy, Terry Dixon and I suppose Carl Magnay.

Wish him all the best - fingers crossed.
Some Curse!!!!!! The lad nearly died!
http://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2010/0522/duffys.html

FAI medical staff say the 18 year old's life was saved as a result of the operation carried out by Gerry McEntee at the Mater Hospital. I've had some freak accidents on a football pitch.... but my life was never in danger. Thankfully he's alright now.

[paul_oshea]

just wondering how would they know what was wrong with him to perform that? would he have collapsed or passing blood? anyway well done to whoever spotted it and saved him.

Makes you wonder though how these things can happen so simply and yet can be so fatal!!!!

Finally, i thought they played the u23s a few days ago? did they play them twice?

[Razors left peg]

just wondering how would they know what was wrong with him to perform that? would he have collapsed or passing blood? anyway well done to whoever spotted it and saved him.

Makes you wonder though how these things can happen so simply and yet can be so fatal!!!!

Finally, i thought they played the u23s a few days ago? did they play them twice?
the 2nd game was against the Irish Amateur team

[the doc]

Best wishes to the lad, lets hope he has a speedy recovery.

[Closed Account]

Give him the all clear doc

[Ciaran W]

Get well soon

[ArdeeBhoy]

He's getting the expected charitable response from 'our friends' in the North.....

[ofjames]

My brother is a doc. I asked him about Shane's injury and its implications career-wise.

He was of the opinion that he should be able to make a good recovery and that an injury of this kind would probably not put his career in jeopardy. In terms of recovery, he compared it to other serious abdominal injuries such as perforated bowel (suffered by Shay Given who obv recovered very well) or even a burst appendix. These are extremely serious injuries in that they need to be treated/repaired ASAP or you are toast but provided this happens a good recovery should follow.

Obviously however there could be a physcological impact that could affect his performance level but the lad seems to be of very stong character so lets hope he comes back soon and continues with the great progress he's made to date.

Serious plaudits to the Irish medical team and the staff at the Mater.

The thoughts of an 18 year old losing his life on a pitch playing for Ireland is too dreadful to contemplate.

[DannyInvincible]

Devastated for him to hear this. Hope he has a speedy recovery and this won't be career-threatening or anything of the sort. It sounded very serious.

[geysir]

Very freaky stuff indeed.
Though, if it had to happen, the timing could not be better.
He's young, fit and should mend.

[DannyInvincible]

If there are any positives at all to take from this, at least it's not mid-season and it shouldn't impede any hopes of him pushing for first-team action when the season recommences, assuming he will make a full recovery, please God.


My brother is a doc. I asked him about Shane's injury and its implications career-wise.

He was of the opinion that he should be able to make a good recovery and that an injury of this kind would probably not put his career in jeopardy. In terms of recovery, he compared it to other serious abdominal injuries such as perforated bowel (suffered by Shay Given who obv recovered very well) or even a burst appendix. These are extremely serious injuries in that they need to be treated/repaired ASAP or you are toast but provided this happens a good recovery should follow.

Obviously however there could be a physcological impact that could affect his performance level but the lad seems to be of very stong character so lets hope he comes back soon and continues with the great progress he's made to date.

Serious plaudits to the Irish medical team and the staff at the Mater.

The thoughts of an 18 year old losing his life on a pitch playing for Ireland is too dreadful to contemplate.

Cheers for the info. Any idea how long would these types of injuries take to mend? Wasn't Given out for around two months?

[Crosby87]

He will be fine, this is not a career threatening injury.

[TrapAPony]

Get well soon Shane!

[gspain]

Get well soon Shane hope you'll be back playing soon. I'm sure we'll be cheering you on for many years to come.

[seanfhear]

Best of luck to Shane and his family.

[Not Brazil]

I hope the kid makes a full and speedy recovery.

[shaneker]

He's getting the expected charitable response from 'our friends' in the North.....

To be fair, on OWC.co.uk, there's been the odd comment of 'hope he never kicks a ball again' but the overwhelming response has been one of sympathy and good wishes, despite their feelings about his choice of team.

I generally hate that website and would not defend it, but they've done nothing wrong here.

Best wishes to Shane and his family, quick recovery and thank God he was looked after as well as he was.

[The Fly]

He's getting the expected charitable response from 'our friends' in the North.....


To be fair, on OWC.co.uk, there's been the odd comment of 'hope he never kicks a ball again' but the overwhelming response has been one of sympathy and good wishes, despite their feelings about his choice of team.

I generally hate that website and would not defend it, but they've done nothing wrong here.

Best wishes to Shane and his family, quick recovery and thank God he was looked after as well as he was.

I must second Shaneker's reply above.

The reaction on OWC, a website that I generally like, has been sympathetic.

There was one post which was, shall we say, inappropriate...but I would put it down more to an ill-advised use of banter, as opposed to malice.

[ArdeeBhoy]

To be fair, having seen it since, the initial tone has been tempered and credit where it's due.


Edit.
Hmm.

Just re-read again. No problem with any comments re. his recovery but still 4-5 posters posting stuff like "hope he never plays again" or "never kicks a ball again" which just goes to show the extent of their bitterness.
Though to be fair also, none of the North's supporters who post on here.

[kingdomkerry]

Thank god he'll be ok

[outspoken]

Hes lucky to be alive , please help wish him well by joining this facebook group get well soon Shane Duffy http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/group.php?gid=101563639891175

[EalingGreen]

To be fair, having seen it since, the initial tone has been tempered and credit where it's due.
I appreciate your qualification, AB, but would point out that it wan't even a "tone", it was one comment (among many), which was immediately challenged.

And as for the poster in question, he later pointed out that his actual phrase was "Hell slap it up them" i.e. he was slating the FAI, not the player ("him"). And having met the guy, I'm happy to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Beyond that, all I would add is to wish Duffy a speedy and complete recovery.

[Stuttgart88]

Hopefully he'll do in reverse what George Best did before him when he became a world class player and then messed up his liver.

Well done the the medical team, and good luck Shane.

A quick witted referee saved my life in 1994 when after a kick to the head I was knocked out, swallowed my tongue and my jaw locked. The referee prized my mouth open with his whistle and knew what to do to get my tongue back out.

[soccerboy]

sounds like a terrible injury,lets hope he makes a full recovery,looks like a decent prospect for the future

[seanfhear]

I appreciate your qualification, AB, but would point out that it wan't even a "tone", it was one comment (among many), which was immediately challenged.

And as for the poster in question, he later pointed out that his actual phrase was "Hell slap it up them" i.e. he was slating the FAI, not the player ("him"). And having met the guy, I'm happy to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Beyond that, all I would add is to wish Duffy a speedy and complete recovery.
I have looked in(Owc forum) once or twice on this issue and I agree with what you say Ealing Green. Its good to see that when something as serious as this has happened that people have responded in a good manner.

[dr_peepee]

Hopefully he'll do in reverse what George Best did before him when he became a world class player and then messed up his liver.

Well done the the medical team, and good luck Shane.

A quick witted referee saved my life in 1994 when after a kick to the head I was knocked out, swallowed my tongue and my jaw locked. The referee prized my mouth open with his whistle and knew what to do to get my tongue back out.

Jayzus.. Seriously. I've seen that on tele etc and I have nightmares about that actually happening to me. (still play a bit of GAA).. Never seen it for real in the flesh thank God.

[ArdeeBhoy]

I appreciate your qualification, AB, but would point out that it wan't even a "tone", it was one comment (among many), which was immediately challenged.

And as for the poster in question, he later pointed out that his actual phrase was "Hell slap it up them" i.e. he was slating the FAI, not the player ("him"). And having met the guy, I'm happy to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Beyond that, all I would add is to wish Duffy a speedy and complete recovery.

Sad then, that you saw fit to refer to 'us' by the 'B' word, re.Daniel Kearns in the same thread. Humility obviously can only go so far......

[elroy]

Tbh dont care less what is written on OWC or another site for that matter.
Was shocked to hear the news on sat morning, but am glad he is on the way back. Various reports in the papers over the wkd but the general consenus seems to be that he will be back playing in 3-4 months. So as mentioned above as respects his career it has happened at a good time, he is young and he has the summer months to recuperate. All the best to Shane and hope to see him back in the green in not too long. He seems to have caught Traps eye during the training camp. Hats off to the medical team at both the FAI and the mater as well.

[ifk101]

Thankfully it seems Shane is out of danger now. Here's hoping he makes a speedy and full recovery.

[shakermaker1982]

Good luck with the recovery Shane. Top marks to the medical team who saved his life.

[geysir]

The Indo (Dan O'Donnell) carries a detailed article, it was literally down to fractions to save his life.

Training "Incident" (http://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/duffy-lost-two-thirds-of-his-blood-in-training-incident-2191933.html?start=3)

on Dr. Alan Byrne
When Byrne came on to treat the player, he sensed there was something unusual going on within 30 seconds, although he could never have anticipated the scale of it at that juncture. The lanky centre-back required oxygen on the pitch and the initial fears were related to possible cardiac complications.

"Then I noticed a bruise under his lower abdomen where your liver is," said Byrne. "I knew we were in trouble. His pulse was okay, and I listened to his heart and lungs. I knew we needed to get to hospital quickly."

It was a frantic journey, with O'Byrne on the phone to Byrne to relay worrying updates. Between them, they made contact with the hospital who were able to make preparations for his arrival.

[Drumcondra 69er]

Terrible incident, get well soon lad.

I know his Dad has posted on various message boards and his cousin has posted here before so if either are reading they have my thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery for Shane. He'll get some reception when he gets to don the green in a game in front of a crowd.

[Den Perry]

Terrible incident, get well soon lad.

I know his Dad has posted on various message boards and his cousin has posted here before so if either are reading they have my thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery for Shane. He'll get some reception when he gets to don the green in a game in front of a crowd.

Thankk God he's going to be ok. Hope he gets well soon

[Predator]

http://www.u.tv/UTVMediaPlayer/Default.aspx?vidid=130485

14:20 for coverage of Duffy's injury.

Imagine in 10 years time if both Duffy and Mark O'Brien become our centre-back pairing, having both undergone life-saving surgery.

[Sullivinho]

I read during the week that some of the management and squad might visit Shane in hospital during the week. That'd be a nice touch.

I was also enlightened to the fact that some people believe this lad 'turned his back on his country' and was getting his just desserts. As if the construct known as 'Northern Ireland' was in any way legitimate to a proud Irishman.

[Predator]

Was in the Derry News today that Duffy could be back training in a few weeks, which would be absolutely remarkable, considering it's only about a month after his life-threatening injury.

[paul_oshea]

the fact that this happened in a routine inocuous challenge, is there the chance it could happen again or something similar?! Thats the worry i have, perhaps he is weak in this area or something.

[Serb]

the fact that this happened in a routine inocuous challenge, is there the chance it could happen again or something similar?! Thats the worry i have, perhaps he is weak in this area or something.

It was described as a freak injury at the time. I don't think it was down to a weakness or anything like that, just remarkably bad luck.